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Excellent, if you love horror

Revisado: 01-11-22

deep book, about what our favorite horror movies are about.
I’m a fan of repeater books and just bought it because it was there. I liked it so much I got the audio version so i can listen to it while making pizza.

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Most interesting book I’ve read for years

Revisado: 02-05-21

Haunting, otherworldly, philosophical, and gripping.

Excellent narration, will look for more work from this narrator.

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highly recommended

Revisado: 02-15-20

I already had the book and was excited to see it on audible. hopefully they bring all of the late Mark Fisher’s books to audible, soon. His views on music, movies, literature are very interesting and deserve a read or listen.

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A joy and an inspiration

Revisado: 06-03-19

If nothing else, it will help you rethink some of the incredible works of art we take from granted.

I especially loved the section on Walter Miller’s Canticle for Liebowitz.

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Inspiring Coach

Revisado: 01-05-15

Like all books of this genre, they are meant to inspire you to be a virtuous creative person in charge of your life. This one is direct and the author is intelligent with many anecdotes from her life and world history. I don't think she had a Steve Jobs reference which I appreciated as I am tired of Jobs being the example in these books, there are more interesting people out there.
The author is funny and a good narrator.

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Disturbing and educational

Revisado: 01-04-15

I was in the public library the other day and in the "quick reads" display there was a row of romance novels with pictures of male torsos and stories about tormented Navy SEALs and the women who love them. Under that shelf was a row of books with men in military garb with titles like "SEAL team 6: Under fire!". Under that shelf...yup...zombies and I'll stop there. I'm not against military fantasy but it's good to have some exposure to experiences closer to the reality of war and this group of stories delivers on that.

This is not an easy read, the stories are tough to read and there are some really disturbing moments. Some of the POV characters are not very likable and I appreciate that Klay is not trying to manipulate readers into liking all of these guys because it's not about that. It's really about getting a glimpse of what is going on in these people's lives who are sent to war.

I appreciated the soldier reaction to dealing with the mythos of soldiering including civilian preoccupation with all soldiers having PTSD, the sex appeal of men in uniform, and Americans thanking soldiers for their service whenever they see them in uniform.

The Foreign Service Officer story is my favorite as I was interested in joining the Foreign Service a few years ago. Hilarious and absurd. The supporting characters in this story are particularly entertaining; the jaded professor-translator, the hyper-positive assistant trying to make the world a better place, the major who competently plays the political game, and the consultant with the practical advice. All the supporting characters wiser than the protagonist who is in charge of the operation. This story would make a great book.

The only issue I had...not crazy about the narrator, the POV characters are different from each other in spirit and experience; he didn't always capture that. I still gave a high overall score because I could live with it.

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Carl MØrck is one of my favorites!

Revisado: 01-04-15

What I love about this book is, first and foremost, the characters. Carl's inner voice is fantastic! He's funny and poignant. Assad is also wonderful and even the supporting characters with small roles; the psychiatrist, Vera, Carl's boss are all wonderful. What makes this different from Dragon Tattoo and Erlandur is that it has a sense of humor, a great sense of humor.

The plot is dark and the villain is horrible.

I really enjoyed the narration and highly recommend.

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Existential crisis followed by a journey

Revisado: 01-03-15

What really stands out abot this book is how accelerated the main character is. Unfortunately, that drives her into a very early mid-life or existential crisis which she handles by upending her life which is exactly what she needs to do. So we travel with through this confusing, depressing, empowering, and joyful time.

Very intelligent book with important insights particularly for women. A lot of reviewers are very critical of this book due to the fact that she is so successful and decides to give up on a brand of success not many people get, Finding meaning in your life, though, is not a superfluous need but a very important one.

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Had issues with the main character

Revisado: 01-03-15

Scandinavian thrillers have a strong dependency on the main character. There's Carl Morck, Lisbeth Salander, and Erlandur who are my favorites. The main detective in mind's eye just wasn't interesting or believable. At one point he makes a bet that he'll solve the case or quit and go on vacation and I just didn't care. Perhaps the books get better as you progress...

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Loved the first two books, not happy with this one

Revisado: 01-03-15

This is not a bad book but i simply didn't like where the plot went. It felt like getting on a train you thought was heading south and then you find yourself at the north pole with your scuba gear. I can't explain further without spoilers.

Characters were excellent but no real growth fom the first two novels. I'm going to go back and review the first two books which I really enjoyed.

narrator, Simon Vance, terrific as is usual.

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